Is it july 4th and nobody told me?!?! It just took me 20 minutes to get from the tom thumb in Seagrove to 395......AHHHHH!
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108Beach Fanatic
Sowal trick, turn down the dirt road just west of the old wheelhouse. Follow to the end and turn left (not much of a choice). This will take you either to 395 or you can then cross and sneak thru the back of Seaside.
The above scheme works in the opposite direction as well. ;-)
Sadly, the tourists are beginning to pick up on this trick... used to work really well, but the last few times I've done it I've seen a few AL and GA tags doing the same thing.
Tourists are like lemmings--if someone leads, they will follow...

Beach Fanatic
We'll be there the first week of April. Hoping they will be gone?!
Colleges should be, you might still get High schools that are out.
SoWal Insider
Some counties in Ga. are having Spring Break the first two weeks in April.
SWGB
Sadly, the tourists are beginning to pick up on this trick... used to work really well, but the last few times I've done it I've seen a few AL and GA tags doing the same thing.
Tourists are like lemmings--if someone leads, they will follow...
Won't it be funn when we all just sit in gridlock.
SoWal Expert
Quit telling tourists to use the side roads by the wheelhouse! :angry: They need to sit in traffic at 395 until they learn the concepts of stop signs, brakes, and yield! 

Beach Fanatic
Won't it be funn when we all just sit in gridlock.
GRRRrrrrr....

SWGB
GRRRrrrrr....
May I add:

Beach Fanatic
When turning east onto 30A from 395 yesterday, I counted 32 cars waiting at the light. I was backed up past the Wheelhouse. I've never seen it like this.:shock:
I may end up eating lunch at my desk until fall!
I may end up eating lunch at my desk until fall!

Beach Fanatic
ROGER THAT!!!!! DANG!!!!
Re: crazy traffic!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Minnie
many High Schools in the Southeast are out this week and these area colleges.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa
University of West Georgia
Southern Arkansas University
University of Arkansas
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Southern University
Clemson University
Auburn University
University of Alabama-Huntsville
Arkansas State University
Louisiana State University
University of New Orleans
Samford University
I have visions of the home depot truck that turns toward the storm. Only it's a miller lite truck and it turns toward the beach.



Re: crazy traffic!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Minnie
many High Schools in the Southeast are out this week and these area colleges.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa
University of West Georgia
Southern Arkansas University
University of Arkansas
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Southern University
Clemson University
Auburn University
University of Alabama-Huntsville
Arkansas State University
Louisiana State University
University of New Orleans
Samford University
I have visions of the home depot truck that turns toward the storm. Only it's a miller lite truck and it turns toward the beach.



SoWal Expert
We made it out of Seaside by the skin of our teeth. With a double red flag and really high wind, I guess everyone went shopping!
Beach Fanatic
yeah, I went to pick up the office's mail in Seaside this afternoon. I circled three times and couldn't find a parking spot. finally gave up for the day.
SWGB
yeah, I went to pick up the office's mail in Seaside this afternoon. I circled three times and couldn't find a parking spot. finally gave up for the day.
Just do like a touron and park in the loading zone at B&A's then use your stroller to stop traffic. ;-)
SoWal Expert
It's because they aren't 21 yet!You mean because they are on a budget and don't have a fake ID. I saw some questionable aged guys buying Natty Light by the case, today, at an undisclosed location.
Back to the comment that someone made about wanting a road in Seagrove, like the one in WaterColor which leads to Publix. I often take that road, but forgot how many people (kids, usually) use it for biking. It took me about 10 minutes to go from Cerulean's to WC Publix. I was behind groups of 10-15 bikers at a time, and passing was difficult because they take up the entire road, weaving. Bad idea.
SoWal Expert
MOVE ALONG PEOPLE!There are days in the off-season when I think about how fun it would be to live in one of those deserted neighborhoods like Grayton or WC, but you couldn't pay me to live there during Spring Break and most of the season. Well, maybe you could pay me, but I wouldn't like it. ;-)
Very intoxicated people - the worst I have seen it - you know we have the bird's eye view. The swearing and loudness was awful, starting during late afternoon and lasted late in the evening. Definitely the worst drawback being by the RedBar. We need to have our Spring Break at the same time. It is hard to take FCAT and NRT with the Spring Breakers keeping you up all night. The more they drank, the louder they got. I'm not sure how many college kids are here but the houses and parking are overflowing with kids.
SoWal Expert
At 5:41pm today, there were 28 people in line at Pickle's in Seaside. lol. Location, location, location -- the three most important words in the restaurant business. The fourth must be, "fried."
hmmmm......can't remember
At 5:41pm today, there were 28 people in line at Pickle's in Seaside. lol. Location, location, location -- the three most important words in the restaurant business. The fourth must be, "fried."
You're a funny man...SoWal Expert
Well, the only reason I say that is because Dave's Taco Bar had filled tables, but maybe one or two people in line, and his prices aren't much different than Pickle's, and his location is about the same, if not better. It has to be because of Pickle's fried menu.
SWGB
Well, the only reason I say that is because Dave's Taco Bar had filled tables, but maybe one or two people in line, and his prices aren't much different than Pickle's, and his location is about the same, if not better. It has to be because of Pickle's fried menu.
Maybe they heard the food was healthier?
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/873247
This is in reference to fried food and not a Pickles vs. Taco Bar debate.
Luckily there is no debate, the Taco Bar is better.
Edited
hmmmm......can't remember
Well, the only reason I say that is because Dave's Taco Bar had filled tables, but maybe one or two people in line, and his prices aren't much different than Pickle's, and his location is about the same, if not better. It has to be because of Pickle's fried menu.
Maybe they heard the food was healthier?
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/873247
Fat is not only tasty, it's filling!
SoWal Expert
Fat is not only tasty, it's filling!Not only is it tasty and filling, (talking about fried food in general, not necessarily Pickle's), but it is also good for absorbing alcohol from the bloodstream.

Beach Lover
.....but Europeans are notoriously stingy when it comes to tipping--that's if they tip at all. They're used to having their waitstaffs paid "living wages" so they just round up the tip to the nearest Euro if they're felling overly generous (maybe)some of us are looking for business not tips.also they might buy houses or lots. wouldn't we like that? not everyone makes their living off of tips,not that there is anything wrong with it. i used to..
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SoWal Expert
Maybe they heard the food was healthier?For those who don't open the video, and like myself, think this is a comment about Pickle's food vs food at the Taco Bar, it is not. It is about the health benefits of fried food. Just wanted to clarify.
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/873247
Carry on.SWGB
For those who don't open the video, and like myself, think this is a comment about Pickle's food vs food at the Taco Bar, it is not. It is about the health benefits of fried food. Just wanted to clarify.Carry on.
Thanks SJ, luckily I was able to beat the edit clock.
SWGB
Not only is it tasty and filling, (talking about fried food in general, not necessarily Pickle's), but it is also good for absorbing alcohol from the bloodstream.
Nothing cures a hangover better.

SoWal Insider
Nothing cures a hangover better.
mmmmmm..........scattered, smothered, covered and chunked from the Waffle House after a long night

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